Which disorder qualifies a client for presymptomatic diagnostic genetic testing?
a. Colorectal cancer
b. Huntington disease
c. Hemophilia
d. Tay Sachs disease
B
Of the disease processes listed, the only one that would make a client a candidate for presymp-tomatic diagnostic genetic testing is Huntington disease.
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After establishing a no-harm contract with the client, the nurse should:
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